Pharmacological analysis shows that mạch môn contains many important biological compounds such as saponin steroids (ophiopogonin), polysaccharides, flavonoids and organic acids. These active ingredients have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects.
Polysaccharides in mạch môn have the ability to reduce oxidative stress and improve cell function in many organs, including the liver. This is an important basis for research on the liver protection effects of this medicinal material.
According to the World Health Organization, medicinal herbs rich in polyphenols and saponins can support the liver's endogenous detoxification enzyme system by reducing cell damage and enhancing the ability to metabolize toxins.
The liver does not directly excrete toxins but converts them into easily eliminated forms through the bile or kidneys.
Oxygenated stress is the main cause of liver damage in diseases such as fatty liver, hepatitis. Polysaccharides and flavonoids in mạch môn help neutralize free radicals, reduce lipid peroxidation and protect liver cell membranes.
Saponin compounds in mạch môn have the ability to inhibit inflammatory cytokines. This helps limit chronic inflammation – an important factor in the progression of liver disease.
According to the National Institutes of Health, inflammation control and oxidative stress are two important strategies in protecting liver function and preventing chronic diseases.
Some recent studies show that mạch môn can affect the activity of the cytochrome P450 enzyme system - an important system in drug and toxin metabolism. Regulating this enzyme system helps the liver process toxins more effectively.
In addition, mạch môn also has the effect of improving lipid metabolism and blood sugar, thereby reducing the burden on the liver - especially in the context of increased non-alcoholic fatty liver.
Ophiopogonus membranes can help:
Reduce liver damage from chemicals and alcohol
Improve hepatitis
Supports liver cell regeneration.
Ophiopogon japonicus is often used as a medicinal herb:
Decoction of mạch môn: use 10-20g of dried roots to decoct and drink
Combined in traditional Eastern medicine: combined with licorice, rehmannia
Cooking sweet soup or nutritious soup: suitable for a healthy diet.
